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The European Union has launched a €6 billion Drone Alliance with Ukraine, aiming to bolster defense autonomy amid shifting U.S. priorities towards the Indo-Pacific. European Commissioner for Defense and Space, Andrius Kubilius, emphasized the importance of collaboration with NATO and Ukraine, while also highlighting the need for strategic capabilities and supply chain resilience in defense. Ukraine has been granted 'quasi-member' status in the SAFE program, allowing its defense industry to engage in EU tenders and receive investment.